This page lists all the events that we will plan to undertake. You can select any particular type of event by using the “Categories” pull-down list immediately below.
In a change of speaker, Peter Rix will talk to us about the great Victorian Engineer, Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Eric Jackson will return, this time to talk about the history of the English canals and their place at the centre of the Industrial Revolution
Detailed arrangements for the lunch will be published in due course. The location is likely to be either the West Park Hotel or Pannal Golf Club, but this is yet to be confirmed
Please note that this walk’s date clashes with the planned date of the Summer Lunch. The walk is likely to be rescheduled to 30th July
Paul Whitely will entertain us with a variety of tales on various topics
Michael Goodliffe will be talking to us about his experiences in tracing family histories, and the sorts of steps to follow
Our very own Peter Rix will be speaking to us again, this time on the history of Imperial Airways, an organisation whose role matched its name
Now for something completely different! Our September outing will be a self-drive visit to the National Coal Mining Museum near Wakefield where the highlight will be a descent into a former coal mine, with guidance by experienced ex-miners. For those who would prefer not to go underground, there are a range of interesting exhibits at surface level, including an “immersive experience” of coal mining.
After lunch, at a location still to be decided, we will move on to the National Trust estate at Nostell (formerly Nostell Priory), where members will be able to explore the grounds and gardens, and visit the house. Please note that this second phase of the visit will involve an additional payment for any non-NT members.
Complete details and timings will be publicised nearer the time.
Ron Pickering will discuss the design of postage stamps, a rather more complex topic that you might at first think